Wanderers of Colour

‼️Presale tickets for the Wanderers of Colour Climbing Festival are on sale in 30 minutes‼️ This summer, Europe’s only climbing festival by and for Black people and people of colour is BACK.  📍 Peak District
📅 6–9 August
🎟 Presale Tickets on sale: 10am 11th May 🎟General release tickets on sale 15th May 🚨 Full information is now our website! All tickets include: Unlimited climbing courses, hosted climbing sessions for independent climbers with pros like @mollyts123 and @Ashimashiraishi , daily hikes, accommodation, 2 meals a day, climbing gear, transport, raffle prizes, goody bag, film night, panel discussion, workshops and more! Ticket types: Pay-it-forward ticket: £175 (directly support Supported Ticket spaces and get access to early bird tickets) - Tickets on sale 10am Monday 11th May. Standard ticket: £150 - Tickets on sale 10am Friday 15th May. Supported ticket: £75 - Waitlist now open Bursary ticket: £0 plus travel stipend and BMC membership  - Waitlist now open For more information on the festival and to purchase tickets please visit our website (link in bio) Got questions? Drop us a message 📩 This festival couldn’t happen without our partners. Thank you for generous sponsorship from @PeoplesPostcodeLottery @sporteduk @rab.equipment.uk @teambmc @yetieurope @unitedweclimb @clover.climb brap, in-kind support from @alpkit @mtntraining @adventure.expertise @tchsheffield @ami_professionals @plasybreninofficial @goverticalsafety @glenmorelodge Katrina Kramer @ocun.climbing @dmm_climbing @ukclimbing @rockfax @msr_gear @pureoutdoor @laawreence95 Maria Nguyen @climboutfest and El Temple and with kind thanks to @jeng_au 📷: @roxannagbaz

Get ready for the Wanderers of Colour climbing festival! As well as our 10th birthday! This summer, Europe’s only climbing festival by and for Black people and people of colour is BACK.  We’re bringing together climbers, outdoor enthusiasts, and adventure seekers for a celebration of community and the thrill of the climbing and hiking. Whether you’re a seasoned climber or just getting started, this festival is for YOU. 📍 Peak District
📅 6–9 August
🎟 Tickets on sale: 11th May What’s included?
✨ Unlimited climbing courses with qualified instructors for ALL levels (bouldering, sport + trad)
✨ Hosted climbing sessions for independent climbers with pros like @mollyts123 + @Ashimashiraishi 
✨ 3 nights accommodation (bunkhouse or camping) 🏕️
✨ Daily guided hikes, film night, panel discussion, workshops and more🎥🎤🥾
✨ Breakfast + dinner throughout the weekend
✨ Access to climbing gear hire + shuttle transport to the climbing locations 🚐
✨ Raffle prizes + a fantastic goody bag 🎁 ✨ A welcoming, supportive community (most attend solo 🫶🏾) Yes you read that correctly! All of this is included in your ticket. 🎟 £0–£175
We’re always aiming to make our trips as financially accessible as possible. Thanks to our sponsors, standard tickets are heavily subsidised (£150), with fully funded tickets (£0) and supported tickets, travel bursaries, and pay-it-forward options available. 🚨 Full info coming to our website in 2 weeks Tickets drop 11th May 🔗 Join our WhatsApp community + fill out the save-the-date form (link in bio) to be first in line. Got questions? Drop us a message 📩 This festival couldn’t happen without our partners. Thank you for generous sponsorship from @PeoplesPostcodeLottery @sporteduk @rab.equipment.uk @teambmc @yetieurope @unitedweclimb @clover.climb brap, in-kind support from @alpkit @mtntraining @adventure.expertise @ami_professionals @plasybreninofficial @goverticalsafety @glenmorelodge Katrina Kramer @ocun.climbing @ukclimbing @rockfax @msr_gear @pureoutdoor @laawreence95 Maria Nguyen @climboutfest and El Temple and with kind thanks to @jeng_au 📷: @roxannagbaz

Kicking off 2026 with some big news 👀 Wanderers of Colour are hosting another climbing festival by and for Black people and people of colour in 2026! If you climb inside and want to go outside, if you’ve never climbed before, or even if you’re simply looking to climb outdoors surrounded by other people of colour: this is for you. SAVE THE DATE 📆 Where: Peak District, United Kingdom When: 6–9 August 2026 Who for: Black, Asian and global majority climbers. From beginners to experienced climbers, all welcome Complete this form https://forms.gle/y11pTiXDtX1LH3Z46 (link in bio) to help shape the festival and hear first when the tickets drop. All 📸 @roxannagbaz #peopleofcolour #poc #representationmatters #climbing #climbingoutdoors pocclimbing sportclimbing bouldering diversifytheoutdoors diversifyoutdoors outdoors peopleofcolor grouptravel

The Wanderers of Colour Climbing Festival is back and better than ever 🖤⛰️ Tickets for the 2026 festival are £150 and go on sale at 10am today! Wondering what’s included? Here’s the TL;DR: ✅ Three nights of accommodation at Thornbridge Outdoors — a fully accessible, residential outdoor centre in the Peak District. ✅ Three days of climbing, hiking and socials. Cooked breakfast and dinner every day. ✅ All transport to the crags and back. ✅And for the first time, all instruction is included in your ticket — no add-ons, no extras. Want the full breakdown of what’s included in your ticket? 🧗🏽‍♀️ Expert-led climbing workshops & sessions Access high quality workshops led by experienced climbers and outdoor instructors, all included in your ticket. Professional outdoor instruction can cost £100+ per day, and most festivals charge separately. We’re offering it as part of the experience! Just show up and climb. 🚶🏽‍♀️ Hiking & community socials Join guided hikes, morning movement sessions, a panel talk, campfires, film night and communal meals. Whether you climb every day or just want to connect with community, there’s space for you here. ⛺ Accommodation & meals included Every ticket includes camping or a bunk plus 2 meals a day, so you can focus on climbing, rest and connection instead of logistics. 🏞️ Inclusive & accessible outdoor space Inclusivity and accessibility are at the heart of this festival. We work with instructors committed to making outdoor spaces safer and more welcoming for people of colour, and our accommodation is fully accessible. This festival couldn’t happen without our partners. Thank you for generous sponsorship from @PeoplesPostcodeLottery @sporteduk @rab.equipment.uk @teambmc @yetieurope @unitedweclimb @clover.climb brap, in-kind support from @alpkit @mtntraining @adventure.expertise @tchsheffield @ami_professionals @plasybreninofficial @goverticalsafety @glenmorelodge Katrina Kramer @ocun.climbing @dmm_climbing @ukclimbing @rockfax @msr_gear @pureoutdoor @laawreence95 Maria Nguyen @climboutfest and El Temple and with kind thanks to @jeng_au 📷: @roxannagbaz

We’re heading to @aldgatecitybouldering for Mays bouldering meet-up! 🔗 Sign up: https://buytickets.at/wanderersofcolour/2186511 🗓️ When and where? 11:00-14:00 on Saturday 30th May at Aldgate City Bouldering, EC3N 1AH ❓What to expect? – Fun and friendly meet up by and for Black/POC – Supportive and welcoming environment – Meet new people and make climbing buddies – Learn and develop climbing skills – Beginners welcome 💸 Cost? A discounted price of £7.50 with free rental shoes! 🙌 Thanks to City Bouldering, we also have 2 fully funded climbing spots for those on no/low income. #peopleofcolour #poc #representationmatters #diversifytheoutdoors #diversifyoutdoors outdoors peopleofcolourclimbingclub climbersofcolour pocclimbing

Countdown to the Wanderers of Colour Climbing Festival ticket drop! This summer, Europe’s only climbing festival by and for Black people and people of colour is BACK.  📍 Peak District
📅 6–9 August
🎟 Presale Tickets on sale: 10am, 11th May 🎟General release tickets on sale: 10am, 15th May 🚨 Full information is now our website: /festival 
‼️Bursary and supported ticket applications are now open! 😍All tickets include: Unlimited climbing courses, hosted climbing sessions for independent climbers with pros like @mollyts123 and @Ashimashiraishi , daily hikes, accommodation, 2 meals a day, climbing gear, transport, raffle prizes, goody bag, film night, panel discussion, workshops and more! 🎟️Ticket types: ✨Pay-it-forward ticket: £175 (directly support Supported Ticket spaces and get access to early bird tickets) - Tickets on sale 10am Monday 11th May. ✨Standard ticket: £150 - Tickets on sale 10am Friday 15th May. ✨Supported ticket: £75 - Applications now open ✨Bursary ticket: £0 plus travel stipend and BMC membership  - Applications now open ‼️For more information on the festival and tickets please visit our website (link in bio) Got questions? Drop us a message 📩 This festival couldn’t happen without our partners. Thank you for generous sponsorship from @PeoplesPostcodeLottery @sporteduk @rab.equipment.uk @teambmc @yetieurope @unitedweclimb @clover.climb brap, in-kind support from @alpkit @mtntraining @adventure.expertise @ami_professionals @plasybreninofficial @goverticalsafety @glenmorelodge Katrina Kramer @ocun.climbing @ukclimbing @rockfax @msr_gear @pureoutdoor @laawreence95 Maria Nguyen @climboutfest and @temple_climbing and with kind thanks to @jeng_au 📷: @roxannagbaz

We are excited to announce our next monthly WOC book club discussion! We will be discussing the book “Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows” by Balli Kaur Jaswal. 🔗Sign up via link here:/events/wanderersofcolour/2177114 ✨Time and Location: When: Sat 23 May 2026 14:00 - 16:00 Where: Govinda’s Holborn, 57 Theobalds Rd, London WC1X 8SP ✨ What to expect? Open discussion about our chosen book, in a friendly and welcoming environment– Fun and relaxed meet up by and for Black/POC – A chilled location with the option to enjoy lunch/brunch from the menu. Vegetarian options available – You don’t have to have completed the book and there is no pressure to contribute, come along for the vibes! ✨ Cost? Free, however we encourage attendees to purchase food and drinks from the venue to support their business. ✨ Nervous about coming alone? DM us. We will introduce you to another member so you can come along together ✨ Accessibility– Transport via tube: Holborn station station (Piccadilly line & Central line) is the closest Underground station and is approximately a 5 minute walk from the restaurant. Holborn station does not have step free access. Slightly further away is Chancery lane (Central line) which is a 10 minute walk away; it also does not step free access. Transportation via car: The venue does not have a dedicated on-site public car park. Visitors arriving by car generally need to rely on nearby on-street parking around Theobald’s Road or surrounding residential streets. For paid parking, there is the Bedford Hotel Car Park (83-95 Southampton Row, London WC1B 4HD) nearby which is open for public use. It’s a 7 minute walk from the restaurant. Toilets and Access: Accessible toilets are available inside the café.

🌊 Are you ready for a full-day coastal hike from Hastings to Rye?! 🥾 Join us for a challenging group hike along the England Coast Path from Hastings to Rye 🌿 Expect steep inclines and a diverse array of coastal cliffs, woodland, meadow, and marshland terrain! A very physically demanding route suited for those with moderate fitness and prior incline hiking experience. Please read the description carefully and book if you feel confident that the level of hiking and pace required is a good match for your current fitness, experience, and abilities. 📅 Sat 9 May 2026 | ⏰ 11:10am – 7:50pm | 🚶‍♂️13 miles 🔗Sign up here before spots go! (or click “events” in the bio): /events/wanderersofcolour/2191936

We had an amazing time at our recent climbing meet-up at The Reach Climbing Centre! 🧗‍♂️ It was so great to see everyone come together, push their limits, and even do some lead climbing 💪 A huge thank you to @thereachclimbingwall for their ongoing support and for providing such a fantastic space for our community. We’ll be back in July, can’t wait!

I had so much fun on the @wanderersofcolour ski trip in March! It’s such an honour to have a beautiful and supportive community to get out in the snow with and challenge yourself! ❄️🏂 Still struggling with snowboarding! It’s SO hard, but each time I go I get a lil bit better at it and I’m super excited to see my progress! #diversifyoutdoors #ski #skicommunity #blackski #snowboard

🌈🥾 Free Outdoor Skills Award 🌿✨ We’re excited to be teaming up with @ramblersGB to bring the Out There Award to Wanderers of Colour— a FREE 2-day outdoor skills course for folks aged 18–26! 🗓️ Sat 16th → Sun 17th May 🧭 Led by @carlarunsonplants 🌳 Starting at Richmond Station Perfect if you: 👣 Want to build confidence outdoors 🧭 Learn navigation & walking skills 🌈 Meet others from our community ✨ You’ll get: ✔ Inclusive, beginner-friendly training ✔ Community – this event is being run exclusively with Wanderers of Colour ✔ Free starter pack (£30 value) ✔ 1 year free Ramblers membership No experience needed — just curiosity and comfy shoes. Come get Out There with us 💬🌤️ 🎟️ Book your free spot — /36kb8nwz #OutThereAward #Ramblers #GetOutside #HikingCommunity #Walking OutdoorSkills

WOW. Still not able to put into words how special, joyful and significant this trip was! To cross from Spain into Andorra, walk around Encamp, sharing a first meal, taking our first gondola watching the town be replaced by snow-capped mountains, first tentative steps in a new way of moving (for some), trusting ourselves to fall, to rest, to take care and celebrate the wins of the day. To witness the magnificent mountains ever-changing in the unique day’s light and condition. ❄️ 🎆 Sooo much gratitude and love to all who came along for the ride 😍 🙌 Hope you’re not missing the slopes too much! 🏂 📷: by trip attendees @siannooi @ife__iyanu 💕 #diversifyoutdoors #ski #skicommunity #blackski #snowboard